At this time, Wei Zheng suddenly took a step forward: "Your Majesty, the words of the national master are good, but if you take someone else's country, I am afraid that you will be criticized by others and your majesty's prestige will be damaged..."
Yuan Tiangang glanced at Wei Zheng:
"Gaochang is mostly a Han Chinese. He has long wanted to return to the Tang Dynasty, but he did not dare to leave due to the power of Qu Wentai. How can your majesty's rescue now harm his reputation?"
Li Yunxiao also said from the side: "That's right, it's not your thing that has been robbed of your feelings."
"What has Gaochang been like in the past two years? The people don't know? The countries in the Western Regions don't know? A poor, weak and helpless person like me doesn't know?"
"Let me tell you, not only will the retaking of Gaochang not harm your reputation, many people will even give His Majesty a thumbs up and applaud!"
"What Li Aiqing said is absolutely true." Li Shimin said happily: "As long as the people of Gaochang go along with it, people in the world will definitely praise me!"
Wei Zheng glanced at Changsun Wuji and whispered: "I can't be the only one to say it, right? You can also say a few words."
Changsun Wuji rolled his eyes at Wei Zheng, cupped his hands and said, "I think what the Imperial Master and General Li Fu said is absolutely correct."
"Since ancient times, the world has been dominated by those who win the hearts and minds of the people. The dynasty ruled by Qu Wentai has not been popular with the people. Bullying of the weak has become common in recent years. It is normal for the people in the Western Regions to be dissatisfied."
"Your Majesty's annexation of Gaochang is in line with God's will and in compliance with the people's wishes. He should be praised by the world!"
The corners of Wei Zheng's eyes twitched. This was not what the old guy meant at first. Why did he change his mind as soon as Yuan Tiangang talked to Li Yunxiao?
Wei Zheng shook his head, but still insisted on his own idea, feeling that this move was inappropriate.
"Your Majesty, I admit that what the Imperial Master said is very true, but if the Gaochang plan is included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty, the Tang Dynasty will have to come up with a large amount of food and cloth to supply it."
"Although General Li Fu has solved the two most important points, if things go on like this, I am afraid that the Tang Dynasty will be weakened in less than twenty years."
Li Shimin frowned slightly and couldn't help but look at Li Yunxiao.
Li Yunxiao quickly sent a message: "There's no need to talk, don't even think about it,"
If you want to touch his loom, you absolutely can't do it now!
Li Shimin walked down the steps, came to Li Yunxiao, patted his shoulder and said, "Li Aiqing, Gaochang is located in a remote location and has many wild lands, so it has an extremely important strategic position."
"In this way, if we can control it, I will have no worries in the Western Region of the Tang Dynasty. Look at this..."
Li Yunxiao said: "I know, but you can use other methods. The plow I am researching is almost finished. Bring the seeds over and let them plant them. It will provide food and clothing first, and the remaining food can be used for trade. , you don’t necessarily have to teach silk cloth.”
Li Shimin sighed slightly: "Okay, you are right, but I was too anxious."
After the words fell, Li Shimin returned to the dragon throne.
"Okay, this matter has been settled. From now on, we will lead an army of fifty thousand, equipped with grenades, and go to Gaochang with my will to change it to Xizhou!"
"His Majesty!"
"Shut up!"
Wei Zheng wanted to speak, but Li Shimin held him back.
Li Shimin glanced around and said with a majestic look: "I know what you are worried about, but I believe that as long as we work hard, our Tang Dynasty will be able to prosper forever!"
Yuan Tiangang suddenly raised his hands and said: "Since His Majesty has already decided, it is better to change Futu City in the Western Region to our Datang Prefecture County in one fell swoop!"
"The border of Futu City reaches directly to the Western Turks. If it is conquered, its ambitions can be controlled at any time."
Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes lit up: "Yes, what the Imperial Master said makes sense, okay! I will immediately issue an edict to change Gaochang to Xizhou and Futu City to Tingzhou!"
"Hou Jun gathers, Cheng Yaojin receives the order!"
"I'm here!"
"You two each bring 50,000 troops and send troops to two places!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
When the matter came to an end, everyone dispersed.
After walking out of the palace, Wei Zheng sighed, his eyes scanning Changsun Wuji's body.
"What are you looking at me for?"
"Fool on the wall! Oops!"
"You old guy! If you have such ability, why don't you try your best with Li Yunxiao? Why don't you try your best with Yuan Tiangang?"
"They are young and strong, why am I angry with them?"
Hearing this, Changsun Wuji rolled up his sleeves: "Then you think I'm easy to bully? Do you want to fight!?"
"Ha." Wei Zheng also rolled up his sleeves and stroked his beard: "Tell you, I have already practiced martial arts, and I will beat you today!"
After the words fell, the two of them started to fight without any appearance outside the palace...
....
Time passes.
The fourteenth year of Zhenguan.
As the earth welcomes spring and is about to enter summer, Xizhou and Tingzhou are completely reorganized and included in the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
All the people were happy to hear this and did not hold the slightest objection.
The reason is simple. Although Li Shimin brought heavy troops to replace all the original officials and guards, he also brought Li Yunxiao's plows and seeds of various foods to promote planting.
There used to be some people who were not rich, and those who were hungry and well fed are now able to have enough food and clothing. Food is the life of the people. Is there anything more important than this?
For this, they were grateful to Li Shimin, the Khan of Heaven, and even more grateful to Li Yunxiao, the blessed general of the Tang Dynasty, for the good fortune he had brought.
The seventeenth year of Zhenguan.
At this time, Li Yunxiao and Yuan Tiangang were already obsessed with each other.
Because the elixir of longevity was coming to an end, it was the divine item that Li Yunxiao had been looking forward to. For nearly a year, the two of them would lie next to each other when they were sleepy, and when they were hungry, they would have food brought back by Li Chunfeng.
The rest of the time, the two of them kept thinking about the elixir, with Yuan Tiangang as the master and Li Yunxiao as the assistant.
What Li Yunxiao is worried about is what will happen to the problem of disfigurement after the elixir is made.
What Yuan Tiangang is worried about is that Li Shimin only has less than three years left for him.
At this time, Li Yunxiao was lying on the ground with dark circles under his eyes, resting on his hands and holding a piece of dead grass in his mouth.
"Oh! Brother Yuan, why don't you switch to poison training..."
Yuan Tiangang was slightly startled: "What do you mean?"
Li Yunxiao recalled the miserable situation of the small animals who tried the elixir in his mind, and shook his head with a wry smile.
"Seriously, is it possible that there are problems with the test because animals and humans have different structures? How about I ask the bad guys to catch some Japanese people?"
"Anyway, in my place, they will die sooner or later, sooner or later."
Yuan Tiangang sneered: "Whoever takes this pill is not the same for everyone. But Brother Yunxiao, your murderous intention is getting stronger and stronger. You have to pay attention to your mentality."
Li Yunxiao was slightly startled. When he said this, when he thought about it, it seemed that he had indeed changed a lot now.
"What did you two say?"
At this moment, Li Chunfeng came back carrying food.
"It's nothing. By the way, I haven't seen the beauty in the past few days."
Li Chunfeng was stunned.
"Didn't Li Zhi reach the early stage of the Great Celestial Realm two months ago and say goodbye to you to go travelling?"
"Ah? Really? My head is indeed, hahaha..." Li Yunxiao smiled awkwardly and asked: "Where did she say she was going?"
"Rao Jiang, he said he wanted to see our past deeds."
Li Yunxiao nodded: "Go, the scenery in Raojiang is very beautiful, it's really good."
As they talked, several people walked into the pavilion to eat.
While eating, Li Chunfeng said: "Have you received news recently? A few days ago, Hou Junji was reported by a villain for corruption. Fortunately, Gao Chang was spared death by outweighing his merits and demerits."
